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Brakes

The brake pedal is used to apply the vehicle's regular brakes, which are part of the brake system.

 Warning

Never drive the vehicle if the brake warning light is illuminated.

The vehicle is equipped with two brake circuits. If one brake circuit is damaged, the brake pedal will go down further when depressed. More pressure will then be required from the driver for normal braking effect.

 Warning

The power brakes only work when the vehicle is running.

If the brake pedal is used when the vehicle is not running, greater pressure must be applied to brake the vehicle.

Anti-lock brakes

The vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS1), which helps prevent the wheels from locking and helps maintain steering control when braking.

After the car has been started, a short test of the ABS system takes place. A further automatic test of the system may take place at low speed.

Light braking charges the battery

During light braking, the vehicle's kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy, which is used to charge the battery. When the battery is being charged, this will be indicated in the instrument panel.

PS-2007-Regenerative braking meter in driver display
Charging indication in the instrument panel.

During harder braking, the hydraulic braking system is used to augment braking. This is shown in the instrument panel with an orange indicator to the far left in the brake gauge.

PS2-22w22-Friction brake indication in DIM

 Note

Polestar recommends braking hard regularly using the friction brakes to avoid problems with the brake discs caused by inactivity, such as rust or accumulation of dirt.

Symbols in the instrument panel

SymbolMeaning
PS2-2007-Brake warning symbol

2

PS2-2007-Brake warning symbol - USA/Canada

3

Check the brake fluid level. If the level is low, fill brake fluid and check to determine the reason for the loss of brake fluid.
PS2-2007-Brake control symbol

2

PS2-2007-Brake control symbol USA/Canada

3

Fault in pedal sensor.
PS2-2007-ABS warning symbol

2

PS2-2007-ABS warning symbol - USA/Canada

3

Steady glow for 2 seconds after the vehicle is started: Automatic function check.

Steady glow for more than 2 seconds: Fault in ABS system. The vehicle's regular brakes will still work, but without the ABS function.

PS2-2007-Brake pedal symbol

In the event of the message: The characteristics of the brake pedal have changed. Service is required.

The brake pedal must be depressed with greater force past the normal braking position in order to brake the vehicle.

 Warning

If the warning symbols for both brake fault and ABS fault are lit simultaneously, there may be a fault in the brake system.

  • If the level in the brake fluid reservoir is normal when this happens, contact Polestar Customer Support.
  • If the brake fluid has fallen below the MIN level in the brake fluid reservoir, the vehicle should not be driven until the brake fluid has been filled. The reason for the brake fluid loss must be checked.
  1. 1 Anti-lock Braking System
  2. 2 In Canada.
  3. 3 In the US.

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